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How Social Media Affects Our Mental Wellness

Alyssa, 24, creative and full of potential, begins her day every morning the same way: phone in hand, scrolling through Instagram. She sees friends traveling, celebrating promotions, or sipping coffee in picture-perfect cafés. At first, it feels harmless — just a bit of fun. But deep down, she starts to feel left behind. Her ownContinue reading “How Social Media Affects Our Mental Wellness”

The 7 Pillars of Wellbeing: How to Build a Life That Feels Whole

Wellbeing isn’t just the absence of illness — it’s the presence of vitality, purpose, and connection. It’s the art of living a life that feels balanced and whole. Yes, sleep, nutrition, and exercise matter — but true wellbeing goes beyond physical health. It’s about weaving together the threads that create resilience, joy, and meaning. ResearchersContinue reading “The 7 Pillars of Wellbeing: How to Build a Life That Feels Whole”

Real and Long Lasting Self-Care: The Heart of True Well-Being

You wake up one morning feeling drained, even after a full night’s sleep. You think, Maybe I just need a treat. So you book a spa session, buy your favourite coffee, and scroll through travel blogs dreaming of a weekend getaway. For a moment, you feel lighter. But by evening, the heaviness returns.You wonder: Isn’tContinue reading “Real and Long Lasting Self-Care: The Heart of True Well-Being”

How to discover our Compassionate Self?

When I was about 18, I learned to ride a motorbike. It was exciting and gave me a sense of freedom. I often rode through my hometown of Melaka, exploring both the town and its outskirts. One day, while speeding through a remote area, I approached a sharp almost 90-degree turn. As I slowed down,Continue reading “How to discover our Compassionate Self?”

Meet Your Inner Critic: Friend or Foe?

When I was a young counsellor, I remember a particular session that was unnerving for me.  I was in a session with one of my married couple client. We started well talking about their improvements in their relationship thus far. They were both laughing away telling me of all the things that they have beenContinue reading “Meet Your Inner Critic: Friend or Foe?”

The Power of Self-Compassion

While we often extend compassion and kindness to others, we find it challenging to offer the same to ourselves. In our own times of suffering or pain, we can become our harshest critics. Instead of kindness, we bombard ourselves with negative thoughts: “You are not good enough,” “You are a loser,” “Nobody likes you,” “See, I told you, you are a mistake and a failure.” These self-condemnations are deeply painful.

The Power of Mindful Curiosity (Video)

What if you could transform your life by simply paying attention to what is happening right now? What if when you are mindful and curious about your feelings, thoughts, behaviours and sensations today, it can lead you towards a closer relationship with your family, friends, and community? That is the power of mindful curiosity.

The Power of Mindful Curiosity

What if you could transform your life by simply paying attention to what is happening right now? That is the power of mindful curiosity. Mindful curiosity is the practice of being fully present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings, without judging or reacting to them. It is a way of cultivating a friendly and curious attitude towards yourself and your experience, instead of being caught up in worries, regrets, or distractions.

How to Calm Your Stressed-Out Brain

Stress is common. We face stress regularly. Stress can be good, it causes you to be more alert, so that you can work better. However, when you are overwhelmed by stress, it can bring significant harmful health effects to your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You can’t get rid of stress, but you can learn to calm it down.